Is CAPM still considered relevant today?

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While the CAPM is a foundational model, it has limitations. Real-world markets are complex and may not perfectly fit the assumptions of the model, such as frictionless trading or homogeneous investor expectations. However, it remains a valuable starting point for understanding risk and return, and many of its core insights regarding systematic risk are still highly relevant.

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